09/03/2021
Happy Thursday!
Did you know that postpartum women should seek care from a skilled pelvic health physical therapist as part of their routine care? The stresses that are placed on the body while carrying an infant, then birthing that baby vaginally or through a c-section are enormous. Bladder leakage, urgency, problems with bowel control or constipation, painful scar tissue and pain with s*x are just some of the common issues that can occur.
I don’t say this to scare anyone, but to make you aware that these things happen and can be helped! You don’t have to suffer or just live with it wondering how your life will be as you get older. Some women don’t notice as many concerns, but EVERYONE can still benefit from meeting with a therapist due to the sheer nature of stress placed on the body explained above. Examples of areas that a skilled PT will assess include:
💪🏼a through pelvic floor muscle assessment vaginally and or rectally depending on issues
💪🏼assessment and treatment of episiotomy scars that may be causing tightness or pain
💪🏼checking hips, spine and any nerves that may be painful or irritated causing pain or dysfunction
💪🏼assessment of the abdominal muscles and tissues for strength and c-section scar healing
💪🏼ensuring correct breastfeeding posture
💪🏼teaching correct body mechanics to minimize pain and issues while lifting and moving. And there is still more!
While tackling concerns sooner rather than later is ideal, there is always time to work on them so you can get back to living a healthy and productive life without worrying about your pelvic health! ❤️
